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Ep 54: Reducing Plastic Consumption with Good Juju Founders Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan

In this episode, learn some shocking statistics related to our overconsumption of plastic, the worst single-use plastic offenders, and how this issue directly impacts not just the environment, but also our health.
Jun 29, 2021 | Joy McCarthy

Joining us on today’s episode are Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan, the founders of Good Juju, which makes all-natural, zero-waste products for your body and home that are good for both you and the planet. Their aim is to clean our daily routines by removing unnecessary plastic while providing premium alternatives - zero waste with zero compromises. Lisa and Alexa are passionate about natural health, the environment, and change. They believe we all have the power to effect real change, and that power lies in the choices we make every day.

Lisa and Alexa deep dive into plastic and how our everyday purchases are impacting the planet. They break down the most shocking statistics related to our overconsumption of plastic, the worst single-use plastic offenders, and how this issue directly impacts not just the environment, but also our health. They discuss the life cycle of plastic, dirty versus clean energy, and the dangers of using fossil fuels and fracking. Lisa and Alexa offer alternatives to popular single-use plastic items, such as straws and plastic wrap. They tell us about their commitment not to use any plastic in their business, and they describe some of their top products, including laundry strips, dryer balls, and organic hair care. Today’s conversation is a powerful reminder that now is the time to step up to create a better future for our planet, and we can start by making small, but important, changes in our day-to-day lives.

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Episode Highlights:

  • Reducing plastic consumption
  • Overdependence on plastic has endangered the planet and our health
  • The life cycle of plastic and its devastating carbon footprint
  • Dirty energy versus clean energy
  • Fossil fuels and fracking
  • Environmental injustice
  • When plastic enters the environment, it becomes microplastics
  • Coral reefs are dying off and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the ocean to act as a sequester for carbon
  • Impacts on wildlife
  • Alternatives to single-use plastics
  • What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body
  • ‘No plastic’ is one of the tenants of their brand
  • Mindset change to invest in better quality items that are better for you and the environment
  • Good Juju laundry detergent strips and hair products

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2 Comments
Amala   •   June 29, 2021

It's great to know people are talking about this environmental issue. It's even more satisfying when people demonstrate how to take steps toward eliminating the problem.Thanks for sharing! 👍 i try to remember to always have bags with me for food shopping, now i want to carry a box with me. I hope we are making progress on helping the Earth heal so that we too can heal. Best wishes on leading the way. 🌍

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Joy McCarthy   •   June 29, 2021

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